Senior GC Estimator – Commercial / Mission Critical

Eliteexecutivesolutions • Phoenix, AZ

8h

About The Position

Elite Executive Solutions is partnering with a general contractor to hire an experienced Estimator for commercial and/or mission-critical construction projects exceeding $25 million in the Phoenix market. This high-priority search is for a conceptual estimator with strong technology skills. The opportunity is suited to a preconstruction professional who can develop credible budgets from incomplete design information and refine them into clear, competitive proposals.

The Estimator will prepare estimates throughout design and construction-document stages, develop quantity takeoffs and pricing across multiple scopes, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and provide value-engineering recommendations. The role also includes leading estimate reviews, mentoring junior estimators, maintaining cost history, and handing off awarded scope and budgets to operations.

Competitive compensation is based on experience. Health coverage, retirement, and professional development benefits are available subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

• 10+ years of commercial estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Experience independently leading complex pursuits; general contractor background preferred.
• Commercial and/or mission-critical project estimating experience on projects exceeding $25 million.
• Experience with conceptual budgets, negotiated GMP, CM/GC, design-build, and hard bids.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and cost models.
• Strong estimating and digital takeoff software proficiency.
• Ability to mentor estimators and present estimate reviews.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant degree or equivalent field experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design-development, and construction-document estimates.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and pricing across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes.
• Document assumptions, exclusions, allowances, contingencies, and escalation considerations.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals; reconcile scope gaps and bid qualifications.
• Compare design options and recommend value engineering that preserves project objectives.
• Maintain cost history and use estimating, takeoff, and spreadsheet tools effectively.
• Lead estimate reviews, develop junior estimators, and hand off awarded scope and budgets to operations.

Benefits

• Health coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Retirement benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Professional development benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed